Built in the late 1700s, this delightful Cape Dutch house is still in pristine condition with yellowwood floors and ceilings throughout. Originally the residence of local entrepreneur Hendrick Lodewyk, the house has been lovingly cared for over the years, and was even converted to serve as Tulbagh’s first English Free School in the early 19th century. We invite you to immerse yourself in this very special part of South Africa’s history.
You will find Yellowwood House in the middle of Tulbagh’s historic Church Street, flanked by the largest number of Cape Dutch Edwardian and Victorian provincial heritage sites in one street in South Africa. Every house in our street has been proclaimed a national monument, each with a plaque that tells its story and how it was restored after the earthquake of 1969.
Discovering Tulbagh
Nestled in an unspoilt, fertile valley surrounded by magnificent mountains, farms and orchards, the charming town of Tulbagh is only a 90-minute scenic drive from Cape Town. Famous for its heritage and magnificent country living, Tulbagh is South Africa’s fourth oldest town after Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and Swellendam.